dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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Fast forward to today, and guests can meet with dietitians to take a deep dive into the gut microbiome, sign up for cooking classes and dine on portion-correct meals that are not only delicious but nutritionally balanced thanks to a team of dietitians who work with the chefs. Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Additionally, electrolyte beverages can be helpful for people with certain other health conditions, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), according to Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025 Here’s what to know about foods that lower cortisol levels, according to registered dietitians. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2025 The Top Nut Pick The nut that came up most frequently when asking dietitians for their top pick was almonds. Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dietitian

Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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